A.J. Cann | Guard

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One round after selecting RB T.J. Yeldon, the Jaguars add to their offensive line. Cann (6'3/313) is a bully in the trenches, racking up 51 starts -- all at left guard -- and earning second-team All-American honors as a senior. He allowed two sacks in 2014, but was not whistled for a single penalty. Cann has big hands (10 1/4") and adequate arm length (32 5/8") for a guard, and is a plus athlete on tape considering his size. Although Cann needs technical work in pass protection, his true calling card is powerful drive-blocking ability. He projects as a potential day-one NFL starter. It is difficult to say where Cann fits along the line in the near future. He was evaluated at both guard and center, but the Jaguars don't have an obvious hole at either. May 1 - 9:46 PM

One scout who spoke with Bob McGinn compared South Carolina G A.J. Cann to Larry Warford and Chance Warmack.

"He'll need a little work in pass pro. He's a little bit shorter and a little bit slow-footed," the scout added. Cann could be selected as early ad picks No. 31 and 32, but most likely will be a second round selection. Just speaking of personal preference, we graded both Warmack and Warford as superior prospects out of school. Apr 25 - 11:33 AM

TFY Draft Insider's Tony Pauline has heard of a scenario where the Patriots trade down from the 32nd pick to take South Carolina G A.J. Cann.

"This would fill a big need at guard for the team," Pauline wrote. "I’ve been skeptical of Cann’s movement skills but was told the big offensive lineman, who has been struggling with a calf strain since the end of the season, worked out for several teams on Monday and ran both the short shuttle and 3 cone at the request of coaches." Cann clocked an outstanding 4.51 in the short shuttle and a great 7.37 in the 3-cone. Only Jake Fisher and Ali Marpet posted better times at the combine amongst offensive lineman. Apr 24 - 8:11 PM

South Carolina G A.J. Cann is "outstanding in the running game but has limitations in pass protection," wrote ESPN's Todd McShay.

"His awareness is good, and his hard work in the film room transfers to the field," wrote McShay. The analyst ranks Cann No. 70 overall. The 6-foot-3, 313-pound Cann had a 32.5" vertical jump and 30 repetitions on the bench press at the combine, both stellar showings. Apr 22 - 1:08 AM